European
Ireland - Starters
Cheddar and Guinness Rarebit
Chef's Menu Description
Rich Dublin pub starter: thick sourdough toast topped with a bubbling savory sauce of mature Irish Cheddar, dark rich Guinness stout, English mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, grilled until blistered.
Ingredients
- • 4 thick slices crusty Irish soda bread or sourdough
- • 200g mature Irish white Cheddar, grated
- • 25g butter and 2 tbsp plain flour
- • 75ml Guinness extra stout
- • 1 tsp English mustard powder
- • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually pour in Guinness stout, whisking until smooth and thick.
2
Phase 2
Stir in grated Irish Cheddar, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper over low heat until a thick, spreadable paste forms. Cool slightly.
3
Phase 3
Toast bread slices under a hot grill on both sides until lightly browned.
4
Phase 4
Spread Guinness cheese mixture thickly over toast right to edges. Grill under high heat for 3-4 minutes until bubbling, blistered, and golden-brown.